Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Austin
B) Reuben
C) Mr. Hickman
D) Levi
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) realistic fiction
C) nonfiction
D) historical fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Mexico
C) Florida
D) Oregon
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) three weeks
B) 365 days
C) a year and a half
D) four or five months
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a hen house
C) a thunderstorm
D) a howling wolf
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a rocking chair
B) a cooking pot
C) a calico quilt
D) a looking glass or mirror
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) broiled prairie dog
B) sage hen soup
C) sweet black mice pie
D) garlic buffalo bites
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) Bill was attacked by a snake.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) He was just old and tired.
D) He was stuffed with gold.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) the Bible
B) letters from relatives
C) maps
D) newspapers
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) near Cuba
C) along the coast of Spain
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) kill a buffalo
B) go swimming in the Columbia River
C) lead the wagon train
D) shoot an Indian
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) His dad whipped him.
B) He had to do twice as many chores.
C) He had to be last in the wagon train.
D) He had to go to bed early.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Freedom Rock
B) Liberty Stone
C) Patriot Pebble
D) Independence Rock
  • 14. What wild animal did the boys see and try to remain very still so it would not catch their scent?
A) buffalo
B) grizzly bear
C) panther
D) badger
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) His mule kicked him in the head.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) He was attacked by Indians.
D) He had eaten poisonous berries.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the sharp horns
B) the bones
C) buffalo chips
D) the shaggy fur
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Columbia
C) Charlotte
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) rich farmland
C) a better climate
D) to worship as a Mormon
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
B) There was no work available for him.
C) Gold had been discovered by two men.
D) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to persuade people to go West for gold
B) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
C) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
D) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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